PEI Confederation Trail

Take Some Swings Along the Confederation Trail 

While it may be a little impractical to pack your clubs all the way across the 400 km expanse of the Confederation Trail in PEI, why not stop along the way and take in some golf, or take a pause during your golf vacation for a little hiking, cycling or horseback riding. The terrain is easy to moderate and you can stop along the way, take in an event or two, camp, or check out the local towns and villages along the way.

Completed in the year 2000, the Confederation Trail became the first completed part of what is to be the Trans Canada Trail. The 400 kilometres spans from Tignish to Elmira, or tip-to-tip of the island. There are also shorter trails linking on from towns such as Charlottetown, Souris, Georgetown, Montague, Wood Islands, Murray River, Murray Harbour and even from the Confederation Bridge—the world’s longest—at Borden-Carleton. The entire trail is marked with kilometre posts and directional and interpretive signage. Plum coloured gates mark various entries from the branch trails and you’ll have a chance to take it easy and stop at the many benches, picnic table shelters and scenic look outs  along the way.

While there are no golf courses linked directly onto the main Confederation Trail you might be interested in taking the branch trails from or to Charlottetown where you can take in the local courses like Fox Meadow Golf and Country Club and Vistabay Golf Course. Car rentals are available in many towns, though nothing is ever too far away.  You could always cycle there!

Check out the Cycling Guide for information on the Cyclists Welcome Program which includes accommodations that are cyclist friendly and meet fellow touring enthusiasts along the way. Click here for a list of events happening during the summer along the Confederation Trail. From markets and food festivals to cultural events you’ll be able to get in on something fun, well besides golfing of course!